HSPA CER Certified Endoscopy Reprocessing Preparation Program

The Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) preparation program is designed to recognize individuals who have demonstrated the experience, knowledge, and skills necessary to provide competent services as advanced specialists in central sterile department

TIMELINE OF COURSE

On your own time

COST OF Preparation COURSE

$144.00 (Book not included)

LECTURES & QUIZES

16 Lectures, 16 Quizzes, & 1 Knowledge Assessment 

APPLICATION FEES

$140 Initial Exam

Requirements and Experience

REQUIREMENTS FOR EXAMINATION

To earn CER certification, candidates are required to successfully demonstrate skills through completion of  three months of hands-on work experience, as well as the successful completion of an examination developed to measure the understanding of endoscope care and handling and infection prevention. CER certification holders are required to recertify annually through the completion of continuing education requirements.

HANDS-ON HOURS OF EXPERIENCE

A minimum of three months of experience must be completed, on a paid or volunteer basis, reprocessing endoscopes  on a regular basis in a medical center, hospital, surgery center, or independent endoscope center. These hours must be completed  at the time of application and must have been accumulated within the past three years . Because of the complex nature of endoscopes, firsthand experience is essential to supplement an individual’s understanding of the necessary knowledge and concepts of reprocessing, and to illustrate their practical use. This experience must include the pre-cleaning, testing, decontaminating, inspecting, disinfecting and/or sterilizing, transporting, and storing of endoscopes.


Purchase Book

We recommend purchasing the book and workbook to move through our CRCST certification program

Preparation Course

Create your account and select the CIS prep course to begin your certification today

Exam Outline

The exam outline describes in detail on the type and amount of content covered in each section

Apply for Exam

Complete Advantage’s preparation course then create your account and select the HSPA CIS exam